At 54, Medical Student Looks Forward to her Second Career - Student Features

Suzanne Watson, a former pastor of an Episcopal congregation in the San Diego area, received her AARP card and Wake Forest School of Medicine acceptance letter in the same week.
At the time of her admission, Watson was a single mother of four-her husband committed suicide after suffering depression in silence for years. Watson, now 54 and a fourth-year medical student, is scheduled to graduate in May and start her psychiatry residency in July.
She hopes to help others find successful treatment for depression and prevent loved ones from having to endure the loss and pain she and her children experienced.
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[@mujacko2002]

stories like these made me not regret getting a degree in my 40s and now trying to finish my MA. thank you.

[@ann-marieashton2439]

Congratulations! I am 40 next month and have finally found the courage that I lacked 20 years ago to admit to my working class peers that I have always dreamt of becoming a doctor. I am using my redundancy package to pay for a medical course. I am scared as I have a 9 month old baby but I hope she will one day be proud of me!

[@mbb6047]

Congratulations on realizing your dreams. Your daughter will be proud of you regardless...Many blessings!

[@zunyzap]

She's really gonna make a great doctor, you can tell by how calm she is

[@JordanPAT]

There are 100 year old doctors still practicing, so she's got a long career ahead of her.

[@chiarafreccero633]

I am 33 and I am a clinical psychologist and I am going to apply for medicine this year. So scared but also so exited.

[@thecarpenters9571]

This gives me such hope. I am a chaplain and in my mid-40s. My spouse is encouraging me to apply next cycle.

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

May the Lord bless this AMAZING woman with succes!!! What an inspiration! She turned tragedy into positive action!

[@brendamutevera8877]

Wow this is so inspirational. I came across this channel by accident and l am so glad l did. Been wanting to go and study medicine at 32 and l felt l was too old. I guess there is no such thing as too old. Definitely going for that career change

[@dennismondah]

Well done ma'am for sure it's a good challenge. At 40 I wonna go to medical school n pick it from where I left it while I was 20.

[@Vetsthrottletherapy]

Can I just say thank you. What an inspiration. I’m in my 40’s and after years in military and aviation I really want to pursue this dream. My family are from NC and your school is totally on my radar! What a wonderful and hopeful moment realizing programs don’t discriminate and my dream can potentially become reality

[@syedmammar1]

You have motivated SO many people. Keep it up.

[@scarred10]

fair play suzanne ,youre an inspiration to all the oldies.Im 48 and a first yr PA after a long struggle with mental illness.Its perfectly suited to me and not like work at all.Pity I'll have to retire in 15 yrs time though.

[@mbb6047]

I needed to see this. Thank you for sharing your story!!

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Peace be to you all! This woman is AMAZING!

[@jordanm83]

Very inspiring and goes to show that it’s never too late. I’m sure she’ll make a difference in mental health.

[@ninailly8701]

This is soo inspiring thank you !

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really appreciate for your dedication

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This was so motivational!!! Thanks for posting

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Truly inspiring!

[@xiandai]

Thank you for uploading the video!

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Thank you for sharing.

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So inspiring!

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This is so awesome!

[@Prairielily04]

You are an inspiration! Thank you for posting this!

[@leorio7416]

truly inspiring.

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Very inspiring!

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Wow! So inspiring

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Wow, very inspiring! Congrats!!

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This has really inspired me.

[@IDEALCONFIDANT]

Great story and very inspirational. Thank you!

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Amazing story!!

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Very inspiring

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What a beautiful story.

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This is awesome! Very inspiring! I wish her all the best!

[@benukasz]

amazing story. well done!

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This was encouraging to hear. I am at the same crossroad.

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Amazing story.

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Amazing

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Inspiring.

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I'm happy for her

[@liamitchell2534]

Thank you so much!!! You're my inspiration!!!!!!!!!!

[@drmuhammadchauhdry9823]

goodluck,you will be a wonderful doctor,i am also persuing advancement in career in my 50`s

[@brendastepp614]

Congratulations!💜

[@luphillips587]

Thank you for sharing keep loading more videos please

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Bravo!!!

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Beautiful story

[@Mozi3777]

I love it, what an incredible lady

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wow amazing

[@ladyadaeze]

So inspirational! Good luck and God bless. Also may your husband's sould rest in peace. Amen

[@t.c.5456]

God bless you my sister!

[@r.d.6565]

Wonderful Suzanne!

[@123marchello]

I am so proud of you 🙏♥️🙏 God bless you!

[@MrRaghavhegde]

madam, i bow to you, at 54 you stepped in Med School unbeliable, kindly guide me i am running 39(1979 OCt 4th) iam a Lecturer completed PharmD, but now i am thinking to go medical school, i have 2 lovely daughters and my loving wife, kindly your advice is required, regards

[@fortevond]

Wowww she is amazing! 💓💕 What an inspiration! 💕😍

[@melahsmusings]

I would love to hear more of your story. Did you need to retake courses to satisfy the prerequisites for medical school. How did you prepare for the MCAT? Since many schools require clinical hours how did you fulfill those? What you have shared thus far is very inspiring and encouraging. I wish you and your family the best in your personal and professional life.

[@krissy0628]

God is good!!

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All the Best!

[@coreywilliams266]

You're my hero

[@hemarana3814]

Really u did an excellent job in ur life Dr.

[@tamarajusino7855]

I'm know that I'm a couple of years late on congratulating you Suzanne, but CONGRATULATIONS!!! I will be on a similar path soon enough. Thank you for the inspiration and your courage :-)

[@callieford2228]

So inspired by your story!! I hate the tragedy that brought you on this journey, but I would love to hear more from you!! In the same boat....please pray for me!!😭❤

[@yofa6936]

That is an amazing video. Please share your experience in medical school and what are the main challenges for non traditional students.

[@heavenleen5133]

Congratulations. Really i admire you for your right decision.

[@AM-vi7cs]

You have some pretty amazing kids :) That was excellent advice

[@adhdlivingyourdreams9515]

you are a Goddess!!! I am 37 in my undergrad three more years I can apply to medicine!!!!! Your amazing for making these videos!!!

[@yehudahamaccabi9420]

Future Dr. Watson and the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, thank you for sharing and uploading this very inspirational video.

[@limitless1692]

Wow and I am 27 and I thought I was too old for such a Carrera Hahah 🤣😁😁 Wish her the best !!!

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You are welldone

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Anything is possible!!!!! 👏👏👏

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wow!!!

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OMG That is awesome!!!!!!!

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Motivation 😊

[@tfh5575]

Tragic story :( but happy for her

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Wow

[@TheDerek47]

What was your educational background when you applied to Wake Forest? How did you do on the MCAT?

[@hibaimene9684]

I've watched this more than a year ago, it was posted almost " years ago...how is she doing now ? Please give us some updates ^^

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Wooooow

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💕

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♥

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👏👏👏

[@docholliday4546]

wish she would have discussed more what it took to get the Med school, and less of her past job/why she chose her specialty/or the fact that she had kids at home more that one time. Tell and then move on to how you did it.

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[@avenue4313]

Doing all those 80 hour weeks at her age no thanks

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